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The meeting aimed to assess the progress of the state’s digital transformation initiatives and identify areas requiring accelerated execution. The 5th Steering Committee for the eGabon and Gabon Digital Projects was held on Friday, February 20, 2026, under the leadership of the Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalization and Innovation,  Mark Alexandre Doumba, with the Ministers of Public Service, Planning, and Health in attendance. The meeting aimed to assess the progress of the state’s digital transformation initiatives and identify areas requiring accelerated execution. The committee noted that while foundational work has been completed, inter-departmental coordination needs strengthening and the current disbursement…

Oppo announced the Reno15 series earlier this year for international markets, marking its first major announcement of 2026. The smartphones introduced to the international markets include the Reno15, Reno15 Pro, Reno15 Pro Mini, Reno15 Pro Max, and Reno15c. But it isn’t as simple as it sounds, because some of these phones are sold with different names in different regions. The global Reno15 Pro, for example, is sold as the Reno15 Pro Mini in India, while the Indian Reno15 Pro is available as the Reno15 Pro Max in some countries. Indian Oppo Reno15 Pro We already reviewed the Reno15 and global…

It’s the classic awkward icebreaker: If you could invite anyone, dead or alive, to a dinner party, who would it be? Aristotle? Ailias is a company based in Surrey, UK, which promises to make that hypothetical a reality. It can reanimate historical and current legends with 3D hologram avatars that are fully conversational, knowledgeable, and can be delivered to you in a box.The technology isn’t bespoke. Many companies provide life-size hologram displays for events and parties, everything from floating 3D displays of Santa’s sleigh or 3D Holo-Trucks. The physicist Dennis Gabor even won a Nobel Prize in 1971 for his…

The new capital will support the continued expansion of Spiro”s industry-leading batteryswapping network across existing and new markets, while further advancing the company’s proprietary technology platform, including automated battery swaps, fast charging, and renewable energy integration. Spiro,  Africa’s electric mobility leader and battery swapping pioneer, announced the raising of $50 million in debt funding from Afreximbank  and two new investors Nithio and Africa Go Green Fund managed by Cygnum Capital. The new funding follows Spiro’s landmark $100 million investment in October 2025, which became Africa’s largest-ever electric mobility investment. ‍The new capital will support the continued expansion of Spiro’s industry-leading…

Oppo has begun teasing its upcoming foldable smartphone, the Find N6. The device is tipped to launch in China in March, and ahead of its debut, renders of the phone have surfaced online. Meanwhile, tipster Digital Chat Station claims the Find N6 has received TÜV Rheinland’s top certification for having the flattest display on a foldable device. Oppo also highlighted the phone’s nearly crease-free screen in its recent teasers. According to the tipster, Oppo’s latest foldable uses a seamless titanium alloy hinge and a self-healing memory glass to achieve the crease-less screen. Official-looking renders of the Oppo Find N6 have…

The new bot consists of a pressurized box from which long, vine-like tubes inflate and grow. As they extend, the vines twist and coil around the object before continuing back toward the box, where their tips are automatically clamped in place and they are mechanically wound back up to gently lift the object in a sling-like grasp. The researchers envision applications from agricultural harvesting to loading and unloading heavy cargo. In the near term, they are exploring uses in eldercare, such as helping to safely lift a person out of bed. Often in nursing and rehabilitation settings, this transfer process…

As CEO, Michael Rubas will focus on further enhancing the company’s procurement operations by scaling activities, optimizing pricing, and advancing BuyIn’s digital transformation. BuyIn,  the strategic purchasing alliance formed between Deutsche Telekom  and Orange,  has announced the appointment of Michael Rubas as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026. Rubas will succeed Béatrice Felder, who, after more than six years at BuyIn, has opted for early retirement. The shareholders and teams at BuyIn expressed their gratitude to Felder for her leadership and pivotal role in driving the company’s growth and transformation, reinforcing its status as a value-creating partner…

Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 is suitable for unpredictable impact and wear! HomeAndroid AccessoriesAmazfit T-Rex Ultra 2: Rugged GPS Smartwatch Gadget Flow EditorsAmazfit T-Rex Ultra 2: Rugged GPS SmartwatchConquer the outdoors with the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2, a rugged GPS smartwatch for long trips, harsh weather, and water adventures. Its titanium body, offline maps, and powerful battery make it ready for multiday treks, intense workouts, and even divingGrade 5 titanium body: 51 mm titanium build with sapphire glass helps resist scrapes and impacts, so it fits hard outdoor use.Offline maps and route tools: Preloaded full-color base maps work with on-watch route…

According to a new rumor from China, the Realme GT 9 will have a 200MP camera, while the GT 9 Pro will have two 200MP cameras. This will strengthen both devices’ photography chops. For reference, note that the GT 8 has zero 200MP cameras, while the GT 8 Pro features one – the periscope telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom. The GT 9 Pro would keep that, presumably, while also employing a 200MP main camera. Realme GT 8 Pro Two 200MP cameras on one phone will be a massive trend in China later this year, with the Oppo Find X9s,…

Darwin’s Ark broadened its focus to cats in 2024, and while it’s too soon for any results, even the research methods are proving interesting. The usual way to extract DNA from a living animal is by swabbing the inside of a cheek. Dogs don’t mind the process, but cats are not as amenable to having things stuck in their mouths. Nor do cats appreciate having hairs plucked out with their follicles, another potential source of DNA for sequencing. So Chad Nusbaum, PhD ’91, another Human Genome Project colleague that Lieu recruited, helped the Darwin’s Ark team figure out how to…